Gavin's First Birthday

We celebrated Gavin's First Birthday last Saturday.  I can't believe a year has already past.  Gavin is such an essential part of our family.  We are so blessed to have him.  If you know Gavin you would know he is the essence of pure joy.  He always has a smile on his face and is so easy-going.  You can't stop kissing those cheeks of his and making him laugh with tickles.  Gavin's favorite things to do are eating and playing with cars.  I think his favorite person is "Na-Na" (Annika).  Annika is proud to be called "Big Sister" (I think she prefers that name over her own name). 

Erik, Nekell, Analiese, Peter, and Grandparent Bjorns came to help us celebrate his birthday on Saturday.  I had to laugh at Gavin eating his cupcake.  Generally a 1-year old touches it and picks at the frosting, and then dives-in.  This kid immediately grabbed it and shoved the bottom end in his mouth.  The cake was gone within just a few minutes.  After the festivities, Gavin gave Andy a little gift to say thanks.  He had been sick all week and the carrot cupcake just didn't settle well with him.  Poor little guy.  Don't worry, Andy wasn't alone.  Aunt Nekell and I got to enjoy the clean-up.  What a way to end the night!